Conferences and Events in the Conflict Resolution

The conference has been produced based on extensive research with Indian Counsel and international legal firms and tackles some of the key challenges and hurdles still restricting the development of ADR and arbitration within the Indian market.

We are bringing together around 150-200 senior executives from India and overseas, drawn from large Indian and international corporates, domestic and international legal firms, and Indian advocates and judges, to discuss ADR in India and identify solutions for increasing its role in the Indian market.

Endorsing Organizations: Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR), Singapore International Arbitration Centre, American Arbitration Association - ICDR, APRAG, Society of Indian Law Firms, Bar Association of India, International Chamber of Commerce

For more information, contact Ewa Bakun at +44 1923 49 1070 or ewa.bakun@infor-media.org

The National MultiCultural Institute (NMCI) and The FutureWork Institute (FWI) are co-hosting this bi-annual National Diversity Conference. NMCI and FWI conferences bring together professionals from across the country and around the world to explore diversity and multiculturalism in both personal and professional contexts.

The conference includes:

a series of Workshops and Learning Labs for professional development on diversity and training
special events for networking and relationship-building in the field
demonstration of the latest Web 1.0 and 2.0 technology for e-learning
opportunities for in-depth exploration and dialogue on the critical issues of multiculturalism in our society

Who Should Attend: Chief Diversity Officers and Diversity Directors, Managers and Administrators, Human Resource Personnel, Trainers and Consultants, Educators, Healthcare and Social Service professionals, Organizational Development professionals, and others concerned with diversity and inclusion who work in the corporate, government, education and non-profit sectors.

For more information, contact Amy Kasi, Program Manager, National MultiCultural Institute, 3000 Connecticut Ave, NW, Suite 438, Washington, DC 20008

7th Biennial Graduate Student Conference

Place: University of Massachusetts Boston Campus Center, Boston, Massachusetts

This conference is an opportunity for graduate students who are studying conflict in diverse contexts and disciplines to come together and share their research and ideas. In addition to showcasing graduate student papers, the conference will feature keynote addresses by noted scholars and practitioners, skill building workshops, and opportunities to network with practitioners, scholars and fellow students.

The conference is held in the state-of-the-art Campus Center of the University of Massachusetts Boston, allowing participants easy access to the City of Boston with its wealth of educational and cultural resources. Previous conferences have each attracted over 150 participants from universities across the US, Canada, and worldwide.

2008 Lawrence Cooke Peace Innovator Award Recipient

Maria R. Volpe, Ph.D.

Developing Capacity: Expand and improve your business or organization
Ethics: From confidentiality to conflicts of interest - navigate challenges smoothly
Skill Building: Uncover new techniques and means for resolving conflict
Practice Specialties: Explore the types of conflict where ADR is growing

New for 2008! NYSDRA Pilot Certification Track: If you've thought about joining NYSDRA's professional development process but haven't had the opportunity, this workshop track will jump start your application.

This event is in collaboration with the Unified Court System Office of ADR and Court Improvement Programs

For more information, contact Alison Ritchie at (518) 687-2240 x 206 or alison@nysdra.org

"Aspirations, Possibilities, and Realities: Expanding Principles, Practice, and Research in a Changing World"

The conference, which has grown into one of the most diverse professional dispute resolution forums in the United States, provides public and private sector professionals with the latest information on alternative dispute resolution skills, concepts, and strategies. It features a diversified faculty of business, government and academic experts and affords attendees the opportunity to participate in smaller sessions.

For more information, visit http://law.creighton.edu/wernerInstitute/complexityconference/

Discussion of Current Ethics developments using the Wilson v. Wilson decision as a case study